Tag: Africa
Ike Ekweremadu: Organ-trafficking plot politician and wife jailed
A wealthy Nigerian politician, his wife and their "middleman" have been jailed for an organ-trafficking plot, after bringing a man to the UK from Lag [...]
Kenya starvation cult: ‘My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie’
Kenyan preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie has appeared in court following the discovery of scores of bodies in a remote forest. He is accused of encoura [...]
Mali media guide
Mali's jihadist insurgency and the military-led government have degraded media freedoms.
Militant groups threaten journalists and target media out [...]
Sierra Leone knocks three zeros off its bank notes
Sierra Leone has knocked three zeros off its banknotes with the launch of a new currency.
The leone is being replaced by the “new leone”, so an ol [...]
Eritrean pastor from banned religion denied burial
A pastor who died last week in Eritrea cannot be buried because he did not belong to a state-recognised religion, sources close to his family have to [...]
Stuart Littles: Pint-sized sports cars thrill visitors at Switzerland concourse
Vistors were able drive around in miniature Bugattis, Aston Martin DB5s and Ferrari Testa Rossas
The Little Car Company specialises in building au [...]
Bombshell, Victoria’s Secret’s Bestselling Fragrance, also Mosquito Repellent
People love Bombshell, the best-selling fragrance at Victoria’s Secret, for its summery blend of fruity and floral notes. Not everyone is a huge fan, [...]
Why does African cuisine not get more global recognition?
A Zambian chef has told the BBC's Africa Daily podcast that she does not take seriously international lists that rank the best cuisines in the world. [...]
African plants inspiring modern medicine – SA expert
South Africa is making steps to commercialise medicinal plants, while scientists are working to profile and test their efficacy.
Prof Nox Makunga [...]
Africa’s oldest president marks 40 years in power
Africa's oldest president and one of the continent's longest serving rulers - President Paul Biya - will mark 40 years in power this weekend.
Nati [...]